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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,305.44, 325,988.96 and 159,851.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,305.44, 325,988.96 and 159,851.30 is: 220,518.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,305.44 : 325,988.96 = 159,851.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,305.44/325,988.96 = 159,851.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,305.44x = 325,988.96 × 159,851.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,305.44x = 52,109,756,612.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,109,756,612.45/236,305.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,518.65

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